Close Encounter Between Air Force One and Spirit Airlines Flight Raises Alarms
Tensions escalated in the skies over Long Island as a Spirit Airlines flight, en route to Boston, had a dangerously close encounter with Air Force One, which was carrying Donald Trump to London. Air traffic controllers issued urgent warnings to the Spirit Airlines pilot, instructing him to change course immediately and emphasizing the need for heightened attention. The situation escalated with panicked messages from dispatchers, who warned the pilot to turn now to avoid a possible collision. Both aircraft were reportedly at the same altitude during the incident, leading to a mid-air drama that caused significant concern for the safety of those on board.
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